Awarded vendors
- Parallels Inc.
Description
The School District of Pickens County issued an RFP for a full‑service Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution, encompassing software licensing, installation, training, and ongoing management for K‑12 users. The district sought a single vendor to deliver a secure, multi‑OS platform capable of supporting 400‑700 concurrent users, including graphics‑intensive applications, and to provide day‑time support and training for staff. After evaluating proposals, the district announced its intent to award the contract to Parallels Inc. under a firm‑fixed‑price, one‑year term with up‑to‑four optional renewals.
• Scope: Deploy and manage VDI across Windows, macOS, and Chrome‑OS devices; secure access (SSL, FIPS‑140‑2, MFA); GPU‑intensive app support; session printing; user profile management; on‑site installation and staff training.
• Requirements: Provide all software licences, optional hardware, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. support, detailed pricing, references, and compliance certifications.
• Timeline: Questions due 24 May 2022, proposals due 7 June 2022, intent to award posted 14 June 2022, award effective 24 June 2022; contract term 1 year with possible renewals.